Users of netbooks and laptops know that many of their models are equipped with an additional key - Fn. It can be used to increase the volume, switch music, etc.
Function key
Laptops (netbooks) from HP, Asus, Smasung, Compaq and others are equipped with special function keys, with which the user can quickly switch between music, launch wireless networks, increase or decrease the volume and perform other manipulations with the device. Sometimes these function keys can be inconvenient, and therefore it becomes necessary to disable them. For example, when buying a computer from HP, a user may be faced with the fact that, according to the factory settings, after the usual pressing of the F1-F12 keys (without the Fn button), they will activate additional functions.
Disable the Fn key
Of course, you can change the settings for these keys or disable the Fn button on your netbook altogether. First, it must be said that this method is far from the easiest, but if everything is done correctly, you can avoid many different problems. On HP laptops (netbooks), you need to disable the function key directly from the BIOS. In order to enter the BIOS, you must turn on (restart) the computer and press the ESC or F10 key (depending on the model of your device). After the BIOS window opens, you need to go to the System Configuration tab. There are many different options here, but you need the Action Keys option to disable or change the function keys. It needs to be changed to Disabled and saved with the F10 button. The Fn key will then be disabled.
On devices from Asus, Samsung and Fujitsu, it is easier to disable the function key. For example, on notebooks (netbooks) from Asus, the Fn key is disabled using the Fn and NumLk key combination. On other models, other key combinations may work, such as Fn and Insert, Fn and F11, Fn and F12, or even NumLk.
It is worth noting that the most problems with disabling the function key will be caused by notebooks (netbooks) from Toshiba, since this will require downloading and installing special software - HDD Protector. After installing and running this program, you need to go to the "Optimization" tab, where you need to find the "Accessibility" item. When a new window opens, uncheck the "Use Fn key" box. These changes must be confirmed with the "Ok" button. As a result, the function key will be disabled.
